Organ donation change

Thanks Huskydog, sounds like a good move to me, have always been opted in - I don't need any of it once I'm dead, so if I can help others that's great.

Too many people who could be helped, languish unhelped because people either wont or have not bothered to sort out their organ donor card - this at least will remove the 'have not bothered' from the non helping equation.  

It's already the law in Wales and has been for some time that you have to opt out rather than in.

Thank you for the reminder, HD  !! I went & renewed my OPT IN  preference, now I've just got to tell the family I won't be decorating  the gate pillars at least till I've been re-born  

It is somewhat sad that the decision has been taken out of the hands of individuals who may not be aware of this.

Whilst I have no objection to compulsory donation I nonetheless would not have volunteered.

To be honest the abuse my body has suffered over the past 70+ years, smoking, alcohol etc.,I doubt if there will be anything left that will be of use.

It's probably better to look up the details for each part of the uk about donor law, families will still be approached. There are exemptions and you can record a decision against donor use.

Having said that this is not a negative response. A young member of our family had his life extended by over ten fulfilling years thanks to a heart donor. 

I must say I have mixed views on this. By making us opt out, the state has effectively taken ownership of our bodies. That aspect I do not like.I don’t object to organ donation itself.

My best friend is going to need a new kidney. If this means he gets a better chance at life then it’s a positive.

We were voluntary donors before the opt out clause. The medics will decide if any bits of us can help others. I see it as merely making folks think a bit more. Both myself and my OH have at one time and another required a blood transfusion, thanks to generous folks who have donated, it was available for us.

It might be you are a loved one in need. It requires thought at least.